Susanchites
LocationsGeographical Setting
Susanchites is a toponym appearing in the Book of Ezra, likely representing a scribal variation or corruption of the name Shushanekhaye.
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Susanchites is a location mentioned in Ezra 4:10 among the settlements of the Persian Empire's administrative centers, likely a textual variant for Shushanekhaye.
What is the meaning of Susanchites in the Bible?
Susanchites is a location mentioned in Ezra 4:10 among the settlements of the Persian Empire's administrative centers, likely a textual variant for Shushanekhaye.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Susanchites as a textual variant aids in accurately mapping the geographical distribution of exiled populations and understanding the administrative structure of the Persian Empire as described in biblical narratives.
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